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The jewel-like crown-of-thorns starfish can often be found snug and settled in reefs, but they aren’t as enchanting as they may appear. Known for their venomous prickles and hunger for fast-growing corals, their role in reef health is both a blessing and a curse. Whilst they make space for new corals to spread and grow by feasting on the reef, the seafloor ecosystem depends on a stable and safe starfish population to prioritize coral care and conservation ⭐